The Forefront team gathers to discuss the art they've been experiencing recently:

• Abbey on Turtledoves

In this special episode, the Forefront team gives a preview of all the artists and sessions happening at Forefront Festival: Virtual. The event is Friday, August 7 at 7pm EDT.

Register here:

https://secure.givelively.org/event/forefront-festival-inc/summer-2020/forefront-festival-virtual

Zack Osinski talks to singer/songwriter Joy Ike about how music became her vocation, work vs rest, how her faith journey led to a heart for the world, and how to be an artist during a pandemic.

In this special interview episode, Zack Osinski talks to Delvyn Case. Del is a composer, conductor, performer, and educator who is committed to exploring the power of music to impact communities.

Learn more about Del: http://delvyn-case.squarespace.com

Register for Forefront Festival: Virtual today to gain access to special breakout session with Del.

Cody and Nate interview Ted Kluck. Ted teaches journalism at Union University in Jackson, TN. For the past fifteen years, he has been professionally writing articles, books, and screenplays. He's also the host of The Happy Rant podcast.

• 02:29 - Lightning Round questions

Rich and Cody talk to Grayson Quay about his two original poems published in New English Review, whether poetry should be more accessible, who their favorite poets are, and whether "Christian Art" should be a thing.

Forefront team members Nate Mancini and Sean O'Hare sit down with Switchfoot aficionado Dan Becker to talk about the impact and evolution the band — and how they meld faith and art.

Rich, Nate and Cody are back for a new arts review episode.

• 00:26 - Names and their mispronunciations

The Forefront team continues their interview with Pastor Kevin Maloney from Grace Road Church in Rochester, NY. Topics include whether we can know God through the beauty of music, what the Ten Commandments say about art used in worship, and what kinds of art Christians shouldn't consume.